In re Proving the Instrument Propounded for Probate as & for the Last Will & Testament of Tifft

Hart, S.

Three wills of James W. Tifft, deceased, have been presented to- this court, accompanied by petitions praying for probate; answers and objections having been regularly filed,, the proceedings were consolidated, and proofs taken in one proceeding. The greater part of the testimony was taken before my predecessor in office; the balance being taken before me by the consent of all parties, and briefs submitted by respective counsel.

Each of the wills is holographic, written in bold, legible hand, indicating the testator to have been an experienced and skilled penman.

The testator died June…